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River Oaks House of Wow

Only 2 days on the market, and already this River Oaks home has become a Swamplot tipster favorite. Born in 1934 from plans by the Russell Brown Company, the home’s more recent mostly red- and green-hued interior is attributed to George Weinle, apparently a fan of hovering centerpieces. The 3- or 4-bedroom home sits quietly across from Elliott Park, just west of Kirby Dr. It’s been listed for just north of $2 million.

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Inside: 3 full and 2 half-baths; the “hers” master includes views of a lovely bathtub-side landscape scene. Full dimensions: 12,120 sq. ft. on the lot, and 4,411 sq. ft. on the inside, including the built-out attic space.

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It looks so ordinary from the outside. I’ve often wondered how many perfectly normal looking houses in Houston are much more interesting on the inside. This is an eccentric masterpiece–obviously not for everyone, but nonetheless great.

Da da data data da da da…circus music in my head! Serious re-painting indeed. But other than the green and salmon colors in the kitchen, they’ve let everyone down. No hoopla in the kitchen. Do like the lacy, middle eastern bathroom tho.

Wow. My good friend had the very, very colorful bizarre home on Locke Ln listed a while ago. Her home was cookie cutter boring and watching the total rebirth to conclusion was a long, wild mescaline trip. Esp. the hanging opium bed from China! So whatever lights your grill, floats your boat…One person’s dream is another’s cataclysmic assault on the eyes.

Yikes. It is “different”. All the “partying” George Weinle did in NYC in the 70’s has taken its toll. This house is unique: it’ll take a while to adjust one’s eyes from the intense color burn. And then time and money to redo the interiors. It’s like an acid trip in the 21st century !!!

I have had the pleasure of knowing the Brills and visiting their home. The pictures cannot do it justice. The level of detail in the finishes is over the top. It really is a Houston treasure. Thank you Pat and Jimmy.

How could you be in a bad mood in a house like this? I think this is awesome and if that is what the owners wanted, then I really don’t understand how people can judge someone else’s home? It is like telling someone they are not good looking, or smart, or good enough, it’s all in the eye of the beholder, in this case the owner.
Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and that is what this comment is for, but, It certainly takes you out of the hum-drum normal Home Depot crap that most people have. Variety is the spice of life and I would take my life in this house any day!! So much vitality and color. Awesome work George!